Promoter Eddie Hearn previously named mandatory challenger Joseph Parker as a possible opponent for Joshua, along with Bermane Stiverne and Kubrat Pulev, while Tyson Fury has previously signalled his intention to take on Joshua.

"We've already got a three-fight plan mapped out, which is November/December, March at the O2 then July at Wembley, which will either be against [David] Haye, Fury or [Deontay] Wilder," Hearn said.